The Stratford Record

Finance and Labour Relations Committee

November 10, 2025

Who was there

Present (8): Lesley Biehn, Jo-Dee Burbach, Mark Hunter, Larry McCabe, Harjinder Nijjar, Martin Ritsma, Cody Sebben, Geza Wordofa

Absent (2): Brad Beatty, Bonnie Henderson

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (6 motions)

5 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

Committee Recommendation: THAT the report titled, “Destination Stratford Update Sept 16 2025” (FIN25-028), dated September 16, 2025, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor McCabe, seconded by Councillor Burbach
Carried
Committee Recommendation: THAT the 2024 Treasurer’s Statement for City of Stratford Development Charges Reserve Funds be received for information; AND THAT the 2024 Treasurer’s Statement for City of Stratford Parkland Dedication Reserve Fund be received for information.
Moved by Mayor Ritsma, seconded by Councillor Nijjar
Carried
Committee Recommendation: THAT the Festival Hydro Inc. financial results and commentary for the period ended June 30, 2025, be received for information; AND THAT Festival Hydro Services Inc. financial results and commentary for the period ended June 30, 2025, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor McCabe, seconded by Councillor Burbach
Carried
Committee Recommendation: THAT the report titled, “Municipal Debt Updates and Limits” (FIN25-033), be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Biehn, seconded by Councillor Burbach
Carried
Committee Recommendation: THAT the review of a mandatory Single-use and Takeaway Items By-law in the City of Stratford, similar to the by-law developed by the City of Toronto, be
Moved by Councillor Burbach, seconded by Councillor Sebben
Referred
Committee Decision: THAT the Finance and Labour Relations Committee meeting adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Nijjar, seconded by Councillor Burbach
Carried

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